CDC Vol 1, 020 MINIMIZE Procedures

Question 1

What is the purpose of MINIMIZE?

Answer 1

To limit the volume of routine traffic in the communications system and to ensure the flow of essential traffic.

Question 2

Who can cancel a MINIMIZE condition?

Answer 2

Only the authority that ordered it, or by a higher authority in the form of “CANCEL MINIMIZE” followed by the scope of the cancellation.

Question 3

What are your responsibilities during MINIMIZE?

Answer 3

• Notify your coworkers that MINIMIZE is in effect and specify the type of traffic to be minimized
• Make sure messages that are not to be sent by electrical means are sent by other means
• Make sure messages are not held for transmission pending cancellation of MINIMIZE

Question 4

What is implemented when a situation warrants placing controls and limits on communication systems?

Answer 4

MINIMIZE

Question 5

What must be in the message ordering MINIMIZE?

Answer 5

• The word MINIMIZE
• The scope and the reason
• The duration if known

Question 6

Who is normally in the best position to advice imposing MINIMIZE?

Answer 6

The communications officer

Question 7

Authority to impose MINIMIZE is inherent in command and is not limited unless?

Answer 7

Denied by appropriate higher authority

Question 8

What is MINIMIZE restricted to?

Answer 8

Restricted to the command area of the imposing authority.

Question 9

What is essential traffic in MINIMIZE?

Answer 9

Information that deals directly with the success of a mission or safety of life.